CEFC committed up to AU$10 million to Thinxtra as it scales up its IoT network to target sustainable and energy conserving uses. In early 2017, Thinxtra introduced the Smart Council Program to the first selected 50 councils. This unique and successful program promised and delivered Sigfox network coverage within 4 weeks at no cost to the councils (including free installation, free development kits for local incubators and free connectivity for smart council application developments). With the support of the CEFC, the program is extended to 100 Australian councils that are ready to make IoT a reality for their community.